PLACES TO BE- THE IVY.IF THERE'S ONE thing the numerous restaurants and bars in Dubai lack, it's live music. And live jazz music at that. Hence I was intrigued on my visit to The Ivy to experience the new 'Live!' event, taking place every Thursday. Essentially it's just a normal night with a jazz trio playing in the corner. But given that it's jazz, and that The Ivy lends itself to a more sophisticated and lively musical vibe then what you might experience over the PA system of most restaurants, the musical theme struck the perfect note.Walking into The Ivy, whose reputation precedes itself with a famous elder branch in London and a second in New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , it was hard to know what to expect. From the outside, it would appear to be another elegant restaurant situated in one of Dubai's clean malls. After all, Emirates Towers is a world away from London's Covent Garden. But once through the doors any cynicism was banishethe rich oak panelling, classic British racing green British racing green or BRG, otherwise known as brunswick, hunter, or forest green, takes its name from the green international motor racing colour of Great Britain. colours and signature harlequin-style stained glass windows screamed "Welcome to The Ivy", while the jazz trio could have walked straight out of its Soho neighbour, Ronnie Scott's. The mixed sashimi to start was one of the more resplendent trays of sushi I've seen, while the shellfish cocktail was a seafood lover's fantasy. With other choices such as foie gras ballotine A ballotine is a piece of meat, fish, or poultry that has been boned, stuffed and then rolled and tied into a bundle. It is then usually poached or braised. References , beef carpaccio car·pac·cio n. Very thinly sliced raw meat or fish, especially beef or tuna, garnished with a sauce. [Italian, after Vittore Carpaccio, who favored red pigments. and Severn & Wye smoked salmon, it was tempting to ignore the mainsand customise a tapas-style meal from the hors d'oeuvres. But the second course was already on its way... It's rare that a tenderly-cooked, juicy rib-eye steak with bearnaise sauce can be bettered in this reviewer's eyes, but my friend's roast monkfish monkfish Any of 10–12 species (genus Squatina, family Squatinidae) of sharks having a flattened head and body, with winglike pectoral and pelvic fins that make them resemble rays. The tail bears two dorsal fins, and behind each eye is a prominent spiracle. with lobster potatoes and mussels was a food- envy oversight - both dishes were without flaw. As the night continued, and an Eton Mess was devoured at the table - a tough choice from the rich selection of deserts. Far from being intrusive, the jazz trio gave a funky, lively and soulful touch to the restaurant. The only bugbear was to question why the band was placed on The Ivy's terrace, a conservatory- style section of the restaurant. If Live! is only going to be a weekly occurance then embrance the music fully for one night a week and let the band loose on the main crowd. 1 Spend a day at the club Book your round on the 18 hole championship course at The Dubai Creek Golf and receive a host of additional benefits including snacks at the LakeView restaurant, ice cream at the pool bar and complimentary pool access for the player and a guest on the day of play. The day pass is priced at Dhs325 on weekdays and Dhs375 on weekends. dubaigolf.com 2 Text Me The exhibition is an exploration of the many unusual ways in which artists from across the MESA region are incorporating text into their work. 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